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Peges Family History

Peges Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peres, Pages, Pegues, Peggs, Peter, Peel, Lees, Hees, Petek, Page

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Where is the Peges family from?

You can see how Peges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peges family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Peges families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Peges's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Peges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peges. 100% of Peges men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Peges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peges census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Peges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Peges. For the veterans among your Peges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peges lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Peges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Peges in 1969 was 78, and 72 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peges ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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